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after helping to broker the senate he'll keeping its bears the middle-class a tax hike, but raises taxes on those making over $400,000 a year. massive cuts to federal agencies were delayed for two months. democrats want the chance to vote on the bill as they say boehner promised. >> until now our speaker has said when the senate acts we will have a vote in the house peeping that is what he said. that is what we expect. that is what the american people deserve. >> with an opening prayer appealing for compromise, the house went into session at noon. republicans complain there's not enough deficit reduction. >> is another $1 trillion of debt on the american people. >> my district cannot afford to wait a few days and have the stock market go down 300 points tomorrow if we cannot get together and do something. >> without a deal that conduct the president, i income taxes will rise almost every american. >> new year's, new laws in maryland. game marriage became legal at midnight -- a marriage became legal at midnight this morning. david has more. >> the mayor officiated the first gay marriage a
after helping to broker the senate he'll keeping its bears the middle-class a tax hike, but raises taxes on those making over $400,000 a year. massive cuts to federal agencies were delayed for two months. democrats want the chance to vote on the bill as they say boehner promised. >> until now our speaker has said when the senate acts we will have a vote in the house peeping that is what he said. that is what we expect. that is what the american people deserve. >> with an opening...
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expected to take up a senate measure approved just hours after midnight and it's halting an enormous tax hike for all but the wealthiest of americans from taking effect. nbc's steve handelsman has all the latest details from capitol hill where it's been a very long night. good morning and happy new year to you, steve. >> reporter: bill, thanks. up here on capitol hill, members of both political parties who badly want these middle class taxes rolled back fast, quote, what the senate did this morning makes it easier for house republicans to follow suit. it was a rare bipartisan senate vote. 89-8. two hours after america went off the fiscal cliff. >> happy new year. >> reporter: vice president biden came to the capitol to sell the fix. he worked out with gop leader mitch mcconnell who spoke for senate republicans. >> we don't think taxes should be going up on anyone. but we all knew that if we did nothing they would be going up on everyone. >> reporter: the senate voted to reverse are today's tax hikes on 98% of americans. but to keep the higher rate, on families making over $450,000. presi
expected to take up a senate measure approved just hours after midnight and it's halting an enormous tax hike for all but the wealthiest of americans from taking effect. nbc's steve handelsman has all the latest details from capitol hill where it's been a very long night. good morning and happy new year to you, steve. >> reporter: bill, thanks. up here on capitol hill, members of both political parties who badly want these middle class taxes rolled back fast, quote, what the senate did...
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minimum tax rate. if we go over the fiscal cliff, it will revert to a system not adjusted for inflation. secretary of state hillary clinton remains hospitalized, undergoing treatment for a blood clot. it stems from a concussion she sustained earlier this month while battling the flu. a spokesperson says doctors discovered the blood clot sunday on a follow-up examination. the 65-year-old hillary clinton is being treated with anti coagulates. >> good afternoon, temperatures are warming up more than what we saw yesterday. 38 degrees at the airport and 40 degrees downtown. this is about where we were yesterday but it felt colder yesterday with a strong wind. the highs should be in the low to mid 40's by the afternoon and clouds are increasing as a storm moves this way. it is producing precipitation off -- from the midwest. we will track this for you when we come back in a few minutes. >> if you are planning to hit the town for new year's eve, baltimore is ready to put on a great show. workers are preparing
minimum tax rate. if we go over the fiscal cliff, it will revert to a system not adjusted for inflation. secretary of state hillary clinton remains hospitalized, undergoing treatment for a blood clot. it stems from a concussion she sustained earlier this month while battling the flu. a spokesperson says doctors discovered the blood clot sunday on a follow-up examination. the 65-year-old hillary clinton is being treated with anti coagulates. >> good afternoon, temperatures are warming up...
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he's hoping to avert deepening spending cuts and higher taxes. both parties appear to be daring eacher to let the year end without a deal. treasury secretary tim geithner says he will be taking steps tomorrow to prevent the government from hitting its borrowing limit on monday. >>> toyota announced a billion dollar settlement over acceleration problems and will install a brake override system and compensate owners for the alleged reduced value of their cars and trucks. >>> for what's trending today, a quick look at what has you talking online. he's only rock'n roll, but she likes him. actress kate winslet married british tycoon. and singer janet jackson's engagement to her bit of of two years, a businessman, set for a wedding in the spring in qatar. >>> if you shout max in a dog park, the top female and male dog names followed by buddy. and they're in and old classics like rover are out. good morning. center traffic guy bob hurt zog is going viral with his dance antics. >> you can't go that way. ♪ ♪ try to get to work on time i'm just the man
he's hoping to avert deepening spending cuts and higher taxes. both parties appear to be daring eacher to let the year end without a deal. treasury secretary tim geithner says he will be taking steps tomorrow to prevent the government from hitting its borrowing limit on monday. >>> toyota announced a billion dollar settlement over acceleration problems and will install a brake override system and compensate owners for the alleged reduced value of their cars and trucks. >>> for...
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and claim they voted to cut taxes. wbal-tv 11 news. >> some good news and now with the ravens officially in the playoffs. now is your chance to get the post season tickets. >> if you get any, send them my way. we will let you know where to get them coming up. >> the following monument in mount vernon? the historic spots that could come down and why is a man-made problem. >> union will be able to protect your child from identity theft. >> still waiting on a damage estimate after a messy car crash in. historic wall at mount vernon park in danger of falling. police are warning anywhere near the park to be careful and they are roping off areas near the park. investigators tell 11 news a man driving a four-door sedan and fell asleep at the wheel crashing into a wall and flipped over. we are told driver was not hurt, but a passenger was taken to the hospital with a neck and back injuries. the lafayette monument was dedicated back in 1924. >> a shortage of chemotherapy drug it, and a batch of alarming statistics showing that
and claim they voted to cut taxes. wbal-tv 11 news. >> some good news and now with the ravens officially in the playoffs. now is your chance to get the post season tickets. >> if you get any, send them my way. we will let you know where to get them coming up. >> the following monument in mount vernon? the historic spots that could come down and why is a man-made problem. >> union will be able to protect your child from identity theft. >> still waiting on a damage...
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. >> i hope there is a deal that avoid the worst parts of the fiscal cliff, mainly taxes going up and middle-class people. i think the odds are better than they could be that people think. >> the agreement would include not only an extension of middle- class tax cuts but would also extend unemployment benefits for millions. >> tax increases need to be avoided, they can be. in the end, we will get a deal. the question is the timing. it is encouraging that both sides continue to sit down and have lines of communication open. >> but a smaller deal will only leave a problem for the incoming congress in january. that is discouraging to america's ceo's. >> we still have the big problem of how we are going to fix our deficit and debt in the country. we know the parties have to work together, and we know we have to resolve this as quickly as possible. >> wall street is keeping a close eye on talks in washington. analysts are worried that any delay could rattle already fragile markets. >> two weeks after the tragedy at sandy hook elementary, the topic of gun-control has heated up at the state
. >> i hope there is a deal that avoid the worst parts of the fiscal cliff, mainly taxes going up and middle-class people. i think the odds are better than they could be that people think. >> the agreement would include not only an extension of middle- class tax cuts but would also extend unemployment benefits for millions. >> tax increases need to be avoided, they can be. in the end, we will get a deal. the question is the timing. it is encouraging that both sides continue to...
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tax rates will go up on 30 million households at least. that is something the politicians are going to respond to. >> house republican leaders called on the senate to pass to bills they said would avoid the fiscal cliff. republicans said the lines of communication are still open but the house will not act until the democratically controlled senate does. >> at the maryland due in baltimore, the african lions were not in their native habitat because it was snowing. the weather was so bad that these do closed -- the zoo closed for the day. the snow did not bother the residents of this lion park pret. >> they are tougher than the ones in maryland. we had a couple of inches of snow this morning. we have had snow to sleep to freezing rain to thunderstorms. you name it, we have had it. we have had an inch and a half the tv station. up to 3 inches in westminster. most of that is compressed because of the rain and sleet. up to 3 inches in some areas. the steadiest precipitation has come to an end. you can see some heavy rain on the eastern shore. a
tax rates will go up on 30 million households at least. that is something the politicians are going to respond to. >> house republican leaders called on the senate to pass to bills they said would avoid the fiscal cliff. republicans said the lines of communication are still open but the house will not act until the democratically controlled senate does. >> at the maryland due in baltimore, the african lions were not in their native habitat because it was snowing. the weather was so...
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they will be cutting taxes instead of voting to raise taxes. it is a small distinction, but an important one for some republicans. >> president obama spoke to congressional leaders before he left hawaii by phone yesterday. senator mcconnell says he would be happy to look for to any proposal from the president. >> economists have warned that failure to address the fiscal cliff could send our country back into recession. maryland live! casino now open 24-7. before they closed at 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on friday and saturday. but this morning the anne arundel location , that stores for the very last time. >> they unlocked at 8:00 and there was a waiting line to get in. this is all early buzz for the 24-hour operation. before now, the casino had to close its doors, but not any more. and adult beverages here are now sold around-the-clock. >> 24 hours a day -- all day long, all night long, all year long. we are pretty excited about that. >> i think it is great. it will bring more revenue into the stage. i think it is win-win. >> i think it is great.
they will be cutting taxes instead of voting to raise taxes. it is a small distinction, but an important one for some republicans. >> president obama spoke to congressional leaders before he left hawaii by phone yesterday. senator mcconnell says he would be happy to look for to any proposal from the president. >> economists have warned that failure to address the fiscal cliff could send our country back into recession. maryland live! casino now open 24-7. before they closed at 2:00...
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you have until today to file for the state homestead tax credit which limits how much property-tax can increase each year. it can file electronically if you had an election -- an application mailed to you. you can download the application and mail it in, but it has to be postmarked by today. for more on how to apply, go to our website, wbaltv.com. >> some maryland residents affected by superstorm sandy will be eligible to receive food stamps under a new federal program. president obama designated somerset county s a major disaster area, eligible for assistance. >> now, your forecast with meteorologist tony pann. >> of very quiet day today and that trend will continue as we head into new year's eve. don't expect any weather trouble if you are going out tonight. you see the battle of the air mass is going on across the united states. kohl, arctic air coming out of the southern part of canada, warmer air from the south, and they are meeting right there in the ohio valley. a week little storm, but ahead of it you see the cloud shield extends all the way to the coast. it is trying to produc
you have until today to file for the state homestead tax credit which limits how much property-tax can increase each year. it can file electronically if you had an election -- an application mailed to you. you can download the application and mail it in, but it has to be postmarked by today. for more on how to apply, go to our website, wbaltv.com. >> some maryland residents affected by superstorm sandy will be eligible to receive food stamps under a new federal program. president obama...
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today's the deadline to file for the homestead tax credit which limits how much your tax increase each year. you can file the paperwork electronically. you can also download the application and mail it in but it must be postmarked by today. we also have a link to the application on our website, wbaltv.com. >> baltimore city detectives are handling new shootings over the weekend. on stanwyck avenue at 1:30 yesterday, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the back. in northwest baltimore, the search continues for the person who shot a man following an argument on cordelia ave. this happened not long after 12:30 sunday morning. despite the fact the victim was shot in the head, he is expected to survive. >> police are called once again to a glen burnie bar that has been this scene of several shootings in recent years in glen burnie. a man was shot on the side parking lot of dietrich's tavern. that same tavern was the scene of two other murders. police said they have a description of the suspects but have made no arrests. a baltimore county teenager is recovering at home after be
today's the deadline to file for the homestead tax credit which limits how much your tax increase each year. you can file the paperwork electronically. you can also download the application and mail it in but it must be postmarked by today. we also have a link to the application on our website, wbaltv.com. >> baltimore city detectives are handling new shootings over the weekend. on stanwyck avenue at 1:30 yesterday, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the back. in northwest...
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without a fix on general one, tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in. president obama will meet and search for some type of compromise. leaders continue to play the blame game and point figures. >> i cannot imagine their consciences. we are here trying to get something done. republicans are not about to write a blank check just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff,. >> i highly unusual sunday evening session. a man is in a, tonight after he -- found beaten in the hous in a house. he suffered from head trauma. he had gone to give estimates on contract work when he went missing. >> they robbed him. they were wrong for what they did. i hear about stuff like this on the news but i would never know it would come to my family during the holiday season. >> the search continues for a suspect. ever since the massacre, he gun control debate has been raving. it had us curious about gun sales in maryland. >> the rifle adam lanza used was legally owned and registered to his mother. police say he shot her florida -- four times in the head before going t
without a fix on general one, tax hikes and spending cuts will kick in. president obama will meet and search for some type of compromise. leaders continue to play the blame game and point figures. >> i cannot imagine their consciences. we are here trying to get something done. republicans are not about to write a blank check just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff,. >> i highly unusual sunday evening session. a man is in a, tonight after he -- found beaten in the...
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, and allowing tax rates to increase on the wealthiest americans. but the issue remains a major sticking point, with many republicans resisting any tax increase. economists says the last minute product -- a process called into question washington's ability to deal with the hard issues of tax reform. >> the prospects for the economy are incredibly dim until we tackle these challenges and put some certainty into the economy and boost confidence. >> meanwhile, americans watch with worry and frustration heard >> i think they are failing as. i am so sick and tired of them. >> is it the equivalent of worrying about your mortgage after you are homeless. it is a sad. they have a job to do and they are not doing it. >> tomorrow morning, president obama will be david gregory's guest on "meet the press". you can catch his interview on 11 news at 10:00 a.m. now to today's storm, the third we saw this week. while there was snow and frederick and carroll counties, many folks might call this the good kind of snowstorm, the kind that covered the ground just enough
, and allowing tax rates to increase on the wealthiest americans. but the issue remains a major sticking point, with many republicans resisting any tax increase. economists says the last minute product -- a process called into question washington's ability to deal with the hard issues of tax reform. >> the prospects for the economy are incredibly dim until we tackle these challenges and put some certainty into the economy and boost confidence. >> meanwhile, americans watch with...
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. >> you have a few days to make a difference on 2012 taxes. i'll explain coming up. >> and for those of you planning to go out for new year's eve, we'll look at the forecast coming up. ...so as you can see, geico's customer satisfaction is at 97%. mmmm tasty. and cut! very good. people are always asking me how we make these geico adverts. so we're taking you behind the scenes. this coffee cup, for example, is computer animated. it's not real. geico's customer satisfaction is quite real though. this computer-animated coffee tastes dreadful. geico. 15 minutes could save you 15 % or more on car insurance. someone get me a latte will ya, please? >> now, your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with meteorologist ava marie. >> we are taking a look at the radar right now and lake-effect snow showers have been tracking through ohio, pennsylvania, west virginia, all morning long. some are accumulating. what we are watching is a few flurries trying to make their way into central maryland. we've seen a couple of around baltimore. someone reported a flurry in
. >> you have a few days to make a difference on 2012 taxes. i'll explain coming up. >> and for those of you planning to go out for new year's eve, we'll look at the forecast coming up. ...so as you can see, geico's customer satisfaction is at 97%. mmmm tasty. and cut! very good. people are always asking me how we make these geico adverts. so we're taking you behind the scenes. this coffee cup, for example, is computer animated. it's not real. geico's customer satisfaction is quite...
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. >> in just 48 hours, taxes could go up substantially. president obama and house speaker john banner could not reach a compromise. it is now up to the leaders of the senate to try. they are working on a plan today. they're hoping to bring it to lawmakers to mark. >> as senate leaders work behind closed doors, president obama and republicans issued it messages on the web. >> we cannot afford itself- inflicted when to the economy. the economy is growing. keeping it that way means the folks you sent to washington have to do their jobs. >> if the nation goes over the fiscal cliff, each side says the other is to blame. correct we can still avoid going over the fiscal cliff if the president and senate step forward and work with republicans to solve the problem. >> all over the country, uncertainty is in the air. >> it is not a matter of whether i will pay might not like bill, but it will the played my savings. >> it is the perceived impact that could cause a drop in sails. >> getting a deal is up to the 's top democrat and republican. >> we are
. >> in just 48 hours, taxes could go up substantially. president obama and house speaker john banner could not reach a compromise. it is now up to the leaders of the senate to try. they are working on a plan today. they're hoping to bring it to lawmakers to mark. >> as senate leaders work behind closed doors, president obama and republicans issued it messages on the web. >> we cannot afford itself- inflicted when to the economy. the economy is growing. keeping it that way...
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the federal income taxes will go up. if lawmakers to come to an agreement, they are likely to leave it that way. sarah sampson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the ravens game was kind of like the iowa caucus of the regular season. everybody gets to participate. it does not matter if you lose. you learn in the process. >> neither team could improve their playoff position. cincinnati chose to place starters for much of the game. the ravens nearly won the game in cincinnati. in the first quarter, anthony allen, a first touchdown of his career. we saw a bunch of taylor today. he is swift with the feet. the ravens have the 14-13 lead. now trailing 16-14. taylor does not have much height. dunlop has plenty. that would be the play of the game. the ravens fall 23-17. the ravens will host a playoff game this coming weekend. we know it will be the colts' coming to town. we just do not know when. more coming up in sports. >> now we want to get a first look at the forecast. >> it was windy and cold today. things are settling down. the wind wil
the federal income taxes will go up. if lawmakers to come to an agreement, they are likely to leave it that way. sarah sampson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the ravens game was kind of like the iowa caucus of the regular season. everybody gets to participate. it does not matter if you lose. you learn in the process. >> neither team could improve their playoff position. cincinnati chose to place starters for much of the game. the ravens nearly won the game in cincinnati. in the first quarter,...
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harry reid's plan will avoid tax creases for -- tax increases for people making too large and $50,000. >> you will see a two-step process here, one with the media dynamic so you can set up a situation where you can deal with a larger situation. >> without a deal, bush-era tax cuts will expire january 1 and spending cuts will set in. counters -- congress has set a deadline but so far that has backfired. now there is a new warning from the treasury secretary that this country is about to hit its debt limit and needs to act fast. in washington, danielle leigh, nbc news. >> as we head to the new year, a number of new laws are set to effect here in maryland. one allowing gay couples to marry as of january 1. another new law states baltimore city elections will be held on the same cycle as the presidential election, meaning officials will get an extra year in office. as of january 1, a parent or guardian will have the right to free credit reports to protect kids and disabled adults from identity theft. it is hoped it will protect foster children, who are especially vulnerable. >> we are hop
harry reid's plan will avoid tax creases for -- tax increases for people making too large and $50,000. >> you will see a two-step process here, one with the media dynamic so you can set up a situation where you can deal with a larger situation. >> without a deal, bush-era tax cuts will expire january 1 and spending cuts will set in. counters -- congress has set a deadline but so far that has backfired. now there is a new warning from the treasury secretary that this country is about...
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your taxes may go up in 2013. top leaders back to a short-term extension of a farm law that would keep prices from rising. at least 24 colleges have frozen tuition and then leased eight have cut tuition including scene haeton hall. i'm jane king with the bloomberg business report. >> we know the ravens are in the playoffs and now we know who they will be playing. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to in 2013? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 18 to 1 are the odds the ravens were given to win the super bowl. >> there are two constance with the ravens, joe flacco and the health.ltam >> we have a couple people out on defense. >> they can get to the super bowl if they can keep everyone. we have everyone that we need. >> we want to hear your take on the ravens' postseason playoffs. >> 5:26. fiscal impact. >> the nation teeters on the edge of the fiscal cliff.
your taxes may go up in 2013. top leaders back to a short-term extension of a farm law that would keep prices from rising. at least 24 colleges have frozen tuition and then leased eight have cut tuition including scene haeton hall. i'm jane king with the bloomberg business report. >> we know the ravens are in the playoffs and now we know who they will be playing. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to in...
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. >> anyone who has not taken advantage of the tax credit, act fast. you have a few days to save hundreds of dollars. officials are reminding all consumers to postmarked applications by december 31 or you'll have to wait another year. the legislation in 2007 by the state general assembly. homeowners must submit eligibility, which limits the amount of assessment increase. spending the holidays at home is not in the plans for george h. w. bush. he is spending another night in hospital. he has been in the hospital since last month with a lingering bronchitis' cough. doctors had hoped to release them but he delivered a fever. doctors say they are optimistic he will recover. the good news come he is surrounded by his wife and other relatives. nelson mandela is looking better after two weeks in the hospital. he had surgery to remove gall stones and developed a lung infection. no word on whether the former president will be released but he does remain in good spirits. she had a memorable moment with daniel craig and now queen elizabeth's's christmas message i
. >> anyone who has not taken advantage of the tax credit, act fast. you have a few days to save hundreds of dollars. officials are reminding all consumers to postmarked applications by december 31 or you'll have to wait another year. the legislation in 2007 by the state general assembly. homeowners must submit eligibility, which limits the amount of assessment increase. spending the holidays at home is not in the plans for george h. w. bush. he is spending another night in hospital. he...
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> hallie jackson, thank you. >> you have only a few days to save hundred dollars with the homestead tax credit. it stems from legislation enacted back in 2007 by the state general assembly. >> 5:07. tornadoes ripped through alabama disrupting christmas. >> one of the first at normandy. >> this is a live picture at liberty road. >> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:09. 36 degrees downtown. the clouds are building in. of rain and a mix snow moving into virginia. let's look at the temperatures right now. we can see icy mix. 32 at b.w.i. marshall. 30 in gaithersburg. watch for a rain-snow mix into much of the state for the morning hours. temperatures in the low 50's this afternoon in ocean city. it's a changeover to rein in baltimore -- it should changeover to rain in baltimore. >> it was hardly a silent night on christmas for residence in mobile, alabama, after taking a direct hit from a tornado. several buildings were damaged. no injuries or fatalities have been reported. people in some areas of texas had a white christmas. 1-3 inches were reported across the area. there were several fende
> hallie jackson, thank you. >> you have only a few days to save hundred dollars with the homestead tax credit. it stems from legislation enacted back in 2007 by the state general assembly. >> 5:07. tornadoes ripped through alabama disrupting christmas. >> one of the first at normandy. >> this is a live picture at liberty road. >> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:09. 36 degrees downtown. the clouds are building in. of rain and a mix snow moving into virginia....
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either way, it could be a long way down. >> higher taxes in 2013. >> 2013, taxes go up. >> several tax breaks expire and the tax policy center estimates the average household would face a tax hike of almost $3,500 in the new year. >> that means less money to buy groceries and pay the bills. >> consequence number two, delayed refunds. >> as many as 1 million taxpayers may get their money back late without a fix to the alternative minimum tax. consequence number three, automatic spending cuts. about $110 billion has to be slashed from the budgets across the board. >> the secretary of defense says it will decimate our ability to defend this nation. >> consequence number four, jobless benefits end. that have been extended before, but without another extension, 2 million people could lose them. that brings us to consequence no. 5, the u.s. economy. as markets react, the cbo forecasts a slowdown in economic growth and a skyrocketing unemployment rate that could reach 9.1% by year's end. in other words, we head towards another recession. that prediction according to economist and head of the
either way, it could be a long way down. >> higher taxes in 2013. >> 2013, taxes go up. >> several tax breaks expire and the tax policy center estimates the average household would face a tax hike of almost $3,500 in the new year. >> that means less money to buy groceries and pay the bills. >> consequence number two, delayed refunds. >> as many as 1 million taxpayers may get their money back late without a fix to the alternative minimum tax. consequence...
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. >> the homestead tax credit is a credit given by the state of maryland that caps the assessment of your property, your real estate, your personal residence, basically. >> we should all closely watch negotiations on capitol hill. if we go over the fiscal cliff, our 2013 taxes will be dramatically affected and it's significant me to -- enough that most will see the difference in the paychecks immediately. >> if you are an employee making $100,000 a year, automatically you'll see a $2,000 increase in social security withholding. >> for more tax tips or information, visit wbaltv.com. >> flying is getting easier for some travelers. the pilot program in place at airports. exciting news for bargain shoppers. when a new nordstrom's rack will pop up and local retailers hope to cash in on the ravens' success. >> we begin this morning's consumer alert with exciting news for shoppers in columbia. a nordstrom's rack is opening up as early as next spring at columbia crossing, located off of the jessop exit at i-95. the merchandise is in season and on trend, separate nordstrom stores. it's usuall
. >> the homestead tax credit is a credit given by the state of maryland that caps the assessment of your property, your real estate, your personal residence, basically. >> we should all closely watch negotiations on capitol hill. if we go over the fiscal cliff, our 2013 taxes will be dramatically affected and it's significant me to -- enough that most will see the difference in the paychecks immediately. >> if you are an employee making $100,000 a year, automatically you'll...
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again a reminder, on january 1st, a package of across-the- board spending cuts and tax increases go into effect. the president also issued an ultimatum saying if no bipartisan agreement can be reached, he will ask them to bring it package to the floor for an up or down vote. why does everyone have to wait until the last minute? he called this a self-inflicted political wounds. it is because they could not reach a deal earlier this year. we will have more tonight at 11. now we will lighten the mood a little bit here to talk about the soft shell crab sandwich. that's quite a sad way. it may become the first state sandwich. -- that's quite a segue. in 2008, they pass legislation to make the multi layered cake our state dessert. >> i like the sandwich. indicative ordered to -- an executive order aimed at minimizing damage to new and restructed buildings. they will need to be 2 feet higher than the 100-year flood level. >> i do not want to be controversial or anything. a crab cake sandwich mean more to maryland. it's partially cloudy right now. if you have players tonight, you will not have t
again a reminder, on january 1st, a package of across-the- board spending cuts and tax increases go into effect. the president also issued an ultimatum saying if no bipartisan agreement can be reached, he will ask them to bring it package to the floor for an up or down vote. why does everyone have to wait until the last minute? he called this a self-inflicted political wounds. it is because they could not reach a deal earlier this year. we will have more tonight at 11. now we will lighten the...
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that broke 20 years of opposition to tax hikes. >> republicans said they would never agree to raise tax rates on the wealthiest americans. >> only five senate republicans voted no. >> middle-class families will wake up to the assurance that their taxes will not go up $2,200 each. >> not so fast. house speaker and his members might not go along. john boehner sent house members home to celebrate the new year without a vote. >> this is disgusting. everybody involved should be embarrassed. >> the economy could still take a hit. the house takes up whether to follow the senate's lead and hike taxes on the wealthy. steve handelsman, nbc news. >> the first same-sex couples work legally wed in a ceremony at city hall this morning. >> kim dacey is live this morning with all of the details. >> it was an historic night at city hall as the first same-sex couples did get married in a special ceremony this morning. seven couples took their vows. the mayor performed the first ceremony. she has marriage power. she also is an ordained minister. she married jim and bill, a couple that has been together fo
that broke 20 years of opposition to tax hikes. >> republicans said they would never agree to raise tax rates on the wealthiest americans. >> only five senate republicans voted no. >> middle-class families will wake up to the assurance that their taxes will not go up $2,200 each. >> not so fast. house speaker and his members might not go along. john boehner sent house members home to celebrate the new year without a vote. >> this is disgusting. everybody involved...
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>> the senate voted to reverse today's tax hikes on 90% of americans. but to keep the higher rates for families making more than $400,000 a year. president obama took credit. >> republicans said they would never agree to raise tax rates on the wealthiest americans. >> middle class families will wake up to the assurance that their taxes will not go up $2,200 each. >> not so fast. john boehner send house members home to celebrate the new year without a vote. >> this is disgusting. everybody involved should be embarrassed. >> the economy could still take a hit. ndelsman, nbc news. >> marylanders voted to approve same-sex marriage. kim dacey is live with the details. >> it was a historic night at city hall as the first same-sex couples did get married in special ceremony this morning. seven couples took their vows. the mayor performed first ceremony. she has marriage power. she married jim and bill, a couple that has been together for 35 years. and they never thought they would see the day when they could legally wed. >> i am very happy. this is as happy as
>> the senate voted to reverse today's tax hikes on 90% of americans. but to keep the higher rates for families making more than $400,000 a year. president obama took credit. >> republicans said they would never agree to raise tax rates on the wealthiest americans. >> middle class families will wake up to the assurance that their taxes will not go up $2,200 each. >> not so fast. john boehner send house members home to celebrate the new year without a vote. >> this...
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. >> off without a deal that cuts of the debt, taxes will go up on every worker next week. the extension to of unemployment benefits expires and deep spending cuts set in, threatening another recession. >> it really upsets me because the government is a blow to be working for the people and i don't see that. >> despite what is at stake, senators came back early only to engage in another round of bickering. >> republicans have bent over backwards. we stepped way, way out of our comfort zone. >> we wanted an agreement. but we had no takers. >> we are in the same situation we have been in for a long time here. we can't negotiate with ourselves. >> house members were not even planning. there are still home. they will come back this sunday and work through the new year, if needed. >> i wish they'd hurry up and make a decision one way or the other. >> republicans say they will compromise on taxes but not more government spending. now the concern is both sides are giving too little, too late. the goal is to get a deal by midnight monday but a growing number of lawmakers doubt will
. >> off without a deal that cuts of the debt, taxes will go up on every worker next week. the extension to of unemployment benefits expires and deep spending cuts set in, threatening another recession. >> it really upsets me because the government is a blow to be working for the people and i don't see that. >> despite what is at stake, senators came back early only to engage in another round of bickering. >> republicans have bent over backwards. we stepped way, way out...
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. >> i don't so how you could hammer out any kind of a grand bargain or large plan involving tax reform and entitlement changes in a matter of days. >> reporter: serious doubt is setting in. even starbucks is getting involved, writing "come together" on its cup. speaker john boehner says he's sitting this round out after failing to get enough house republicans to support his own plan just before christmas. >> i think boehner is being controlled unfortunately by the right wing. >> reporter: that leaves it up to majority leader harry reid and the rest of the senate to find a possible solution. aides say reid's plan would avoid tax increases for people making less than $250,000, eliminate big spends cut and restore unemployment benefits. >> i think you're likely to see a two-step process here. one sort of dealing with the immediate dynamic so you can deal with the larger situation. >> reporter: without a deal, bush era tax cuts will expire january 1st and deep spending cuts will set in. congress set up the deadline hoping it would force a compromise. so far, that's backfired. also flying b
. >> i don't so how you could hammer out any kind of a grand bargain or large plan involving tax reform and entitlement changes in a matter of days. >> reporter: serious doubt is setting in. even starbucks is getting involved, writing "come together" on its cup. speaker john boehner says he's sitting this round out after failing to get enough house republicans to support his own plan just before christmas. >> i think boehner is being controlled unfortunately by the...
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a poll shows nearly half of americans are doubtful the sides can settle their differences. >> taxes will go up and the 30 million households at least. that is something politicians will respond to it. >> house republican leaders called on the senate to pass two bills this it would avoid the as a booklet. republicans said the lines of communications are still open but the house will not react until the senate does. >> as we ring in the new year next week, maryland will enact new laws. some key provisions that go into effect on the first. >> about a dozen state laws will go into effect when the clock reaches midnight next tuesday. we picked a few of them to highlight some of them may have heard about already. some of them, maybe not. with any new year comes new opportunities, new experiences, and new laws. after a contentious battle, gay couples and the maryland will be able to say "i do" on january 1. couples will not go into affect until 2013 -- marriage licenses will not go into affect until 2013. elections will not be held on the same cycle as presidential elections in baltimore. it wi
a poll shows nearly half of americans are doubtful the sides can settle their differences. >> taxes will go up and the 30 million households at least. that is something politicians will respond to it. >> house republican leaders called on the senate to pass two bills this it would avoid the as a booklet. republicans said the lines of communications are still open but the house will not react until the senate does. >> as we ring in the new year next week, maryland will enact...
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washington, and a state of gridlock, calls it -- as they struggle to come to a compromise to avoid tax hikes and spending cuts. members of both the house and senate are also heading back to capitol hill tomorrow. after the holiday break the president hopes will provide perspective. >> everybody can cool off, everybody can drink some eggnog and have some christmas cookies. >> and return to washington after speaker john boehner failed to get enough support for muslim party for a plan b that the bill that would raise taxes for those making more than a million dollars a year. >> what the president has offered so far simply would not do anything to solve our spending problem and begin to address the nation's crippling debt. >> so are still a stalemate. with the january 1 deadline quickly approaching, some were very we might fall off. >> if we allow that to happen it would be the most colossal consequential act of congressional irresponsibility in a long time. >> the president is expected to arrive here in d.c. early tomorrow morning. the house and senate convened later that day. in washingt
washington, and a state of gridlock, calls it -- as they struggle to come to a compromise to avoid tax hikes and spending cuts. members of both the house and senate are also heading back to capitol hill tomorrow. after the holiday break the president hopes will provide perspective. >> everybody can cool off, everybody can drink some eggnog and have some christmas cookies. >> and return to washington after speaker john boehner failed to get enough support for muslim party for a plan...
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>> keep in mind that just last month, republicans in congress said they would never greece to raise tax rates on the wealthiest americans. >> the house stands adjourned until noon tomorrow. >> john boehner said lawmakers home to celebrate the new year without a vote to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> it is disgusting, and everybody involved should be embarrassed. >> the economy could take a hit, but senate leaders spoke to counter that with the rare, strong bipartisan vote. >> house republicans could still reject the deal to keep america off the cliff. steve handelsman, debby l. tv 11 news. >> with all that said, we still need -- tv 11 news. >> we are still about an hour away from january 1, 2013. one of the hot spots to be tonight is the inner harbor. sarah samson joins us live from there. i assume the excitement is still building down there. >> absolutely. the crowds have been picking up over the last hour or so. there is lots of enthusiasm out here, with less than 60 minutes to go before downtown baltimore wellcome's 2013. whether they came by water or stay on land, according to organizer
>> keep in mind that just last month, republicans in congress said they would never greece to raise tax rates on the wealthiest americans. >> the house stands adjourned until noon tomorrow. >> john boehner said lawmakers home to celebrate the new year without a vote to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> it is disgusting, and everybody involved should be embarrassed. >> the economy could take a hit, but senate leaders spoke to counter that with the rare, strong bipartisan...
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taxes will go out by an average of $4,400 for u.s. households if we go over the fiscal cliff. >> 5:23. maryland has a state bird and the state fish. >> what about a state sen w >> the star of bethlehem has been shining bright. the new owners have put the property up for sale. this will be the last year the ght the baltimoree baltimor sky. >> some lawmakers want the soft selhell crab to be the maryland state sandwich. lawmakers passed such legislation making it the official state dinner. >> are you a fan? >> i am not. >> a lot of people love it. 5:26. >> will it be progress or paralysis? all the details are just ahead. >> baltimore port workers could soon be going on strike. >> we are watching the next storm system that could bring more snow to maryland. >> this is 895 at the harbor tunnel. it is looking good at the moment >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i am jennifer franciotti. >> i am sarah caldwell. thanks for joining us fo
taxes will go out by an average of $4,400 for u.s. households if we go over the fiscal cliff. >> 5:23. maryland has a state bird and the state fish. >> what about a state sen w >> the star of bethlehem has been shining bright. the new owners have put the property up for sale. this will be the last year the ght the baltimoree baltimor sky. >> some lawmakers want the soft selhell crab to be the maryland state sandwich. lawmakers passed such legislation making it the...
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talks cooled over the holidays over how to avoid the massive tax hikes. >> taxes are going to go up no matter what. they go up a lot more and that is where the political hit comes. >> house republicans point the finger at the other chamber saying the senate must act on a bill to avoid the fiscal cliff. the gop is blamed for the holdup. no further legislation can move unless republicans drop their knee-jerk obstruction. the mayfield gradual at first, except on wall street. >> the reaction of the financial markets and the stock markets. you could see something quick. >> a top ceo is hoping to jolts them into action. >> i am maintaining my optimism that we will see the republicans and administration come together and do what is right for the country. >> starbucks its in its message that our players in washington and take me out an ad featuring a quotation from lincoln. will it work? we will see. >> hallie jackson, thank you. >> kim dacey is live on what you need to know. >> about a dozen state laws will go into effect next tuesday. we have highlighted just a few. with any new year comes n
talks cooled over the holidays over how to avoid the massive tax hikes. >> taxes are going to go up no matter what. they go up a lot more and that is where the political hit comes. >> house republicans point the finger at the other chamber saying the senate must act on a bill to avoid the fiscal cliff. the gop is blamed for the holdup. no further legislation can move unless republicans drop their knee-jerk obstruction. the mayfield gradual at first, except on wall street. >>...
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taxes now. there are a couple of guidelines. you don't have to convert your entire ira account. a lot of people think you do. you can convert just a portion. you only want to convert the portion that you have the money on the side to pay those taxes. you don't want to be pulling money out of your ira to pay taxes on a roth conversion. if you decide in the coming year that you don't like the fact that you did this, you can unwind it up till october. >> a lot of people have flexible spending accounts. how do i handle that one? >> some companies give you till march. some only give you till the end of the year. if it's the end of the year, it's use it or lose it money. you buy contact lenses, get new glasses. you go to drugstore.com which actually has this very nifty fsa store of all the sort of things you can buy over the counter and they're running a 15% coupon. >> one i hadn't thought about is medical insurance. if you have already used the deductible for 2012, might be a good idea to sneak in an
taxes now. there are a couple of guidelines. you don't have to convert your entire ira account. a lot of people think you do. you can convert just a portion. you only want to convert the portion that you have the money on the side to pay those taxes. you don't want to be pulling money out of your ira to pay taxes on a roth conversion. if you decide in the coming year that you don't like the fact that you did this, you can unwind it up till october. >> a lot of people have flexible...
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. >> the taxes will go up on most americans. huge cuts kick in. >> i think it is obvious president obama wants us to go over the fiscal cliff. >> president obama blamed republicans. >> they say the biggest priority is making sure they deal with the deficit in a significant way. they are behaving in a way that they're only priority is that the tax breaks for the wealthiest americans are protected. blacks mitch mcconnell is vowing to find out. -- >> mitch mcconnell is vowing to find out. >> can the senate veteran help congress tumble to a deal on the last day? >> if we do go off the fiscal cliff, congress would be more likely to make a deal. members could claim they are cutting taxes. >> thank you. if america does fall off the fiscal cliff on the first of the year, maryland would be hit hard. hundreds of millions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs lost. >> we have a lot of federal workers and businesses that rely on the federal government. many are watching the negotiations closely. if partisan politics prevail and they cann
. >> the taxes will go up on most americans. huge cuts kick in. >> i think it is obvious president obama wants us to go over the fiscal cliff. >> president obama blamed republicans. >> they say the biggest priority is making sure they deal with the deficit in a significant way. they are behaving in a way that they're only priority is that the tax breaks for the wealthiest americans are protected. blacks mitch mcconnell is vowing to find out. -- >> mitch mcconnell...
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its bears the middle class a tax hike, but raises taxes on those making over $400,000 a year. there are massive cuts to the military and other federal agencies delayed for two months. democrats want a chance to vote on the bill. >> our speaker said when the senate backs, we will avoid -- we will have a vote and neihaus. that is what we expect. that is what the american people deserve. >> to forge a constructive solution for the good of the nation. >> with an opening prayer appealing for compromise, the house went into session at 9. >> this present plant with another $1 trillion of debt on the american people. >> some democrats support it plan to prevent more financial instability. >> my district cannot afford for the stock market to go down another 300 points if we cannot do something. >> without a deal going to be president, income taxes will rise for almost every american. gop leader eric cantor has broken with house speaker john boehner. house democrats say they are waiting to hear from a republican colleagues. they believe this is a solid, bipartisan deal. >> for the first
its bears the middle class a tax hike, but raises taxes on those making over $400,000 a year. there are massive cuts to the military and other federal agencies delayed for two months. democrats want a chance to vote on the bill. >> our speaker said when the senate backs, we will avoid -- we will have a vote and neihaus. that is what we expect. that is what the american people deserve. >> to forge a constructive solution for the good of the nation. >> with an opening prayer...
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. >> taxes are going to go up no matter what. they could go up a lot more, and that is where the political hit comes. >> house republicans point the finger at the other chamber, saying the senate must act on a bill to avoid the fiscal cliff. a spokesman for harry reid some are blaming the gop for the holdup. no further legislation can move unless republicans drop their knee-jerk obstructionism. if the country falls off the fiscal cliff, it may feel gradual at first, except on wall street. >> the reaction from the financial markets and the stock markets -- you could see something quick. >> a top ceo is hoping to jolt them into action. he wants employees to write " come together" on the coffee cups. >> i am maintaining my optimism that we will see the republicans and administration come together and do what is right for the country. >> starbucks has a message for the players in washington and is taking out an ad in "the washington post" featuring a quote from lincoln. will it work? we will see. hallie jackson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6
. >> taxes are going to go up no matter what. they could go up a lot more, and that is where the political hit comes. >> house republicans point the finger at the other chamber, saying the senate must act on a bill to avoid the fiscal cliff. a spokesman for harry reid some are blaming the gop for the holdup. no further legislation can move unless republicans drop their knee-jerk obstructionism. if the country falls off the fiscal cliff, it may feel gradual at first, except on wall...
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>> whether it is the holiday spirit or tax deduction, a charitable giving tends to give up this time of year. >> he did have some charities that are just forming. their intent was good. they needed to go through the process. >> there's plenty of advice about charitable giving. >> be aware of unsolicited e- mail, texts, phone calls. >> you can check out a charity online at give.org. >> they look get financial information but also fund raising and effectiveness information. >> they list charity expenses. how much of your dollar goes towards the actual cause. fundraising expenses and administrative costs, which should be called. at least 65% of your money should go to programs. a special with newer charities, asked questions before you give. >> it needs to be registered. >> it is not just the attorney general that needs to sign off. if you're planning to give to relief, there is a list of credible charities. out to anyke it individuals. >> lady gaga has made good on her promise to reach out to daniel borowy. he is a longtime fan of lady gaga. she was urged to come to visit. he did recei
>> whether it is the holiday spirit or tax deduction, a charitable giving tends to give up this time of year. >> he did have some charities that are just forming. their intent was good. they needed to go through the process. >> there's plenty of advice about charitable giving. >> be aware of unsolicited e- mail, texts, phone calls. >> you can check out a charity online at give.org. >> they look get financial information but also fund raising and effectiveness...
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taxes would jump an average of $2,400 for families making between $50,000 and $70,000 a year. the congressional budget office predicts the nation could lose jobs. house members will be coming back to washington on sunday to try to get a deal done by midnight on monday. wbal tv-11ews. >> now that the ravens are officially champions of the afc north division, retailers are trying to cash in on the success. >> yes, there are a lot of things out there. we caught up with one screen printer in colombia. they came up with a pretty neat sure to celebrate the title. >> now that the reagans have locked up the afc north and are heading to the playoffs, more and more ravens -- now that the ravens have locked up the afc north and are heading to the playoffs, more and more ravens gear is popping up. >> we put some guys in there that are contributors. >> the only recently got the rights from the nfl players association to use ravens players and names on its shores. this one includes terrell subs, joe flacco, bray louis -- terrell subs, joe flacco, ray lewis. >> they really endeared themselve
taxes would jump an average of $2,400 for families making between $50,000 and $70,000 a year. the congressional budget office predicts the nation could lose jobs. house members will be coming back to washington on sunday to try to get a deal done by midnight on monday. wbal tv-11ews. >> now that the ravens are officially champions of the afc north division, retailers are trying to cash in on the success. >> yes, there are a lot of things out there. we caught up with one screen...
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it's an on line application that can save you big time on your property taxes. >> the tax credit is a credit that's given by the state of maryland that sort of caps the assessment of your property, your real estate, personal residence. >> we should all be closely watching the negotiations on capitol hill. if we go over the fiscal cliff, your 2013 taxes will be dramatically affected. it's significant enough that most people will notice the difference in our pay checks immediately. >> the most significant impact is the social security tax rate will go up by 2%. to cite you an example, if you make $100,000 a year, you'll see a $2,000 increase in your with holding taxes. >> you've got until monday, april 15th to file those taxes. for more information, you can go to wbal tv.com. in the news room, wbal tv news. >>> a new maryland law will offer parents another layer of protection for the children. starting january 1st, parents will be able to freeze their children's credit report in order to combat possible identity theft. the state attorneys office recommend they take the step as a precaut
it's an on line application that can save you big time on your property taxes. >> the tax credit is a credit that's given by the state of maryland that sort of caps the assessment of your property, your real estate, personal residence. >> we should all be closely watching the negotiations on capitol hill. if we go over the fiscal cliff, your 2013 taxes will be dramatically affected. it's significant enough that most people will notice the difference in our pay checks immediately....
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. >> on taxes it's hard for the republicans, but the president ran on that platform, 250, no tax increases for people below but taxes for people above. he won. >> reporter: those comments cap aa week in which house speaker john boehner and president obama seemed close it to getting a deal, which included tax reform and deficit reduction. the talks fell aaparpaapart. >> how we get there god only knows. >> speaker boehner tried to pass an alternative bill that allowed tax rates to rise on those making a million dollars or more. >> they weren't taking that out on me. they were dealing with the perception that somebody might accuse them of raising taxes. >> reporter: before jetting off to hawaii, president obama was prepared to accept a smaller deal as long as it prevented taxes from going up on middle class americans and extended unemployment insurance. >> i expect democrats and republicans to get back to washington and have it pass both chambers, and i will immediately sign that legislation into law before january 1st of next year. >> reporter: but americans say the uncertainty in washington
. >> on taxes it's hard for the republicans, but the president ran on that platform, 250, no tax increases for people below but taxes for people above. he won. >> reporter: those comments cap aa week in which house speaker john boehner and president obama seemed close it to getting a deal, which included tax reform and deficit reduction. the talks fell aaparpaapart. >> how we get there god only knows. >> speaker boehner tried to pass an alternative bill that allowed tax...
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this means most people's taxes will stay the same and income tax rate also go up but only to the highest earners. unemployment benefits will keep coming for those that have been out of work the longest and spending cuts for government programs and the military will be on hold a couple of months, giving congress more time to figure out how to reduce the deficit with other kinds of changes. that was just the senate working in the middle of the night. the house of representatives comes in today with pressure on them to make a deal as well and to cast a vote. that fiscal cliff has arrived but it looks like a solution is in place. andrea? >> thanks, kelly. your voice sounds a little like mine this morning. >> reporter: indeed. >>> doctors treating secretary of state hillary clinton for a blood clot in her head say they're confident she'll make a full recovery. more from chief science correspondent robert bazell. happy new year, robert. >> reporter: happy new year to you, andrea. the story could be a lot worse. it now appears that hillary clinton was in a dangerous situation, but it's been res
this means most people's taxes will stay the same and income tax rate also go up but only to the highest earners. unemployment benefits will keep coming for those that have been out of work the longest and spending cuts for government programs and the military will be on hold a couple of months, giving congress more time to figure out how to reduce the deficit with other kinds of changes. that was just the senate working in the middle of the night. the house of representatives comes in today...
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this will apply to taxes in 2012. it's one that's actually looking back a little bit and what's going to happen is you're going to see 30 million more americans be subjected to this tax that weren't before. in addition to that, we're also looking at the expiration of the payroll tax holiday. what that could mean is on the 1st of the year, the first paycheck that americans receive, it's going to be 2%, there's going to be 2% of taxes that will be higher in that paycheck. so less money coming than was before. last but not least, i want to highlight the earned income tax credit and also the child tax credit. those are two that help the low income and middle-class earners. those are going to go down in we go over the cliff. >> a lot of people are focused on those. when you talk about the first faycheck that we could see -- paycheck that we could see, give us a sense -- you've broken it down to different income levels. the first if you make $50,000. >> absolutely. we want to look by the numbers. that's how americans can re
this will apply to taxes in 2012. it's one that's actually looking back a little bit and what's going to happen is you're going to see 30 million more americans be subjected to this tax that weren't before. in addition to that, we're also looking at the expiration of the payroll tax holiday. what that could mean is on the 1st of the year, the first paycheck that americans receive, it's going to be 2%, there's going to be 2% of taxes that will be higher in that paycheck. so less money coming...